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M436 JEL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,460 mi
Last recorded170,460 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM436 JEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 170,460 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate broken

rear cross member repaired and many plates to chassis legs and all in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2008 165,172 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis starting to corrode and has been repaired and under sealed

front and rear axles starting to corrode

front no plate cracked

some dampness around steering box

Pass 25 Jul 2007 157,733 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2006 150,398 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no plate cracked

rear cross member starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jul 2006 150,398 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front no plate cracked

rear cross member starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M436 JEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M436 JEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M436 JEL registered?

M436 JEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is M436 JEL safe to buy?

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